What Local Leaders Are Saying About Lack of Local Government Aid in the Senate’s Coronavirus Relief Package
Source: National League of Cities

Pandemic Acts as Trial Run for Many Emerging Technologies
Will a newfound open-mindedness last? Source: Government Technology

HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in June 2020
Source: HUD

How Public Procurement Can Better Prepare for the Next Unpredictable Crisis
By Jean Clark  / American City & County

Economists Agree: Aid to Local Governments is Essential to Our National Economic Recovery
Source: National League of Cities

Chattanooga Cuts its Carbon Emissions by More Than 25% in the Past Decade
By Dave Flessner / Times Free Press

When It’s One Disaster on Top of Another
While the pandemic continues to rage, hurricane season is looming.
Source: Governing.com

Advocates Say Pandemic Highlights Need for Equity in Electric Transportation
Source: Kari Lydersen / Energy News Network

NCDA
National Community Development Association (NCDA) is a bi-partisan national nonprofit organization comprised of more than 400 local governments across the country that administer federally-supported community development, economic development, and affordable housing programs, including programs of HUD, CDBG, and HOME programs. Read NCDA Washington July 2020 Report

Home Rental Housing Compliance Training
Sept 21 – 24, 2020
This intensive, four-day training facilitated by ICF will cover the HOME regulations for rental housing including both the development and long term compliance of affordable housing. Topics include funding decisions and eligibility requirements, underwriting, rents and income limits, and long-term compliance. This training builds on the Building HOME training basics and takes a more in-depth look at the program requirements including implementing changes for Rental under the new HOME rule. This educational event is hosted by the National Association for County Community Economic Development (NACCED) and sponsored by ZoomGrants.
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Grant Professionals Association Annual Conference ONLINE
November 4-6 2020
GPA’s Annual Conference attracts over 900 grant professionals for a three day conference full of learning and networking opportunities. Learn More